Dona Nobis Pacem (from Missa Brevis, K. 259): SSA Choral Octavo
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / ed. and arr. Patrick M. Liebergen
Item: 00-PO-0005156
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Patrick Liebergen provides us with a very singable edition of this Mozart masterpiece from Missa Brevis. Both Latin and English texts are provided. Add the optional flute part to enhance your performance. Ideal for concert, festival, or contest usage.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Belwin Festival Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0005156
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About the Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) composed with astonishing fluency across every major genre of his era. His sacred music, written for both liturgical use and concert performance, reveals the same melodic invention and harmonic sophistication that define his symphonies and operas. The Missa Brevis K. 259, composed during his early years in Salzburg, exemplifies his gift for writing elegant, accessible sacred music that serves both the church and the concert hall.
For music educators, Mozart's choral works offer repertoire that challenges singers to balance clarity of text with lyrical phrasing. His economy of means—achieving profound effects with elegant simplicity—makes his sacred works ideal teaching pieces that reward focused rehearsal without requiring massive forces.
Why we love this
Patrick Liebergen's SSA setting opens this cherished movement to choirs that might not have the resources for a full SATB Missa Brevis arrangement. The addition of the optional flute part provides flexibility for directors working with instrumentalists while keeping the arrangement fundamentally choral. Mozart's gift for melody shines through even in this scaled arrangement, making it a genuine concert piece rather than a simplified exercise.
What to expect
Serene and luminous, with the unhurried grace of a prayer set to music. The text "Dona nobis pacem" (Grant us peace) unfolds naturally, inviting singers to shape each phrase with both clarity and warmth.
Who it's for
SSA choirs at the high school, community, and collegiate level who want substantial Mozart without the complexity of a full Missa setting. This works equally well for choirs preparing for festival or contest as for those building a concert program that includes sacred literature.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the two soprano lines carefully; the first soprano carries much of the melodic material, but the second soprano's counterpoint needs to breathe and articulate clearly without disappearing.
- Shape the phrase endings with slight releases rather than hard stops; this maintains the flowing character Mozart intended while clarifying the Latin text.
- If using the optional flute, ensure it doubles rather than dominates the vocal line. The flute should enhance the sonority without pulling focus from the singers.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece of a concert featuring sacred works across styles and eras, or use it to open a set that moves from classical to contemporary repertoire. It pairs well with Renaissance motets and later choral works, offering audiences a touchstone of the classical sacred tradition.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing soprano I and soprano II lines in three-part writing
- Sustaining legato phrasing across longer musical phrases
- Clarity and resonance in Latin diction
- Blending optional instrumental accompaniment with vocal lines